Even as I plunked out this title, I’m expecting a slew of “what’s wrong with you” comments. I get it. I do. And I’ll rip the Band-Aid off and get to the point quickly here: The reason I chose to not nurse either of my babies is because I simply did not want to. Painful [...][Continue Reading...]

It’s our one-year blog anniversary! Over the last year our eight Right Start Moms have shared their personal parenting stories, funny mom moments and advice on everything from breastfeeding and solid foods to traveling tips to planning unique baby showers and birthday parties, and so much more! The Right Start Blog has gained great momentum [...][Continue Reading...]

I was terrified to become a mom. Always. Frankly, the whole thing was a big {lucky} accident… TWICE. (Read all about that long story here.) To my totally-ignorant pre-mom self, having kids meant the “end” of “me.” I was scared of that. Like, REALLY scared. My friends that had already become moms at the time would [...][Continue Reading...]

Funny how life happens. Growing up, my sister and I felt as emotionally close to our mom as could be… we were all best friends (we still are). But through all the amazing memories, we still had normal “teenager moments” that I now dread for the future with my own girls: We were critical. Why [...][Continue Reading...]

This summer has brought many changes for my almost-three year old. We’re using the potty. We’re enrolled in a mini-morning preschool for the fall. We put on and take off our own shoes, crowns and tutus all by ourselves. We’re back to our sweet personality after a brief few months of terrible-two hell. We’re getting [...][Continue Reading...]

Before you roll your eyes, I will warn you: I am THAT mom. I never really wanted help when both of my daughters were first born (except for free food!), I try to only call a babysitter when I’m actually working (as opposed to having help here consistently, for day-to-day basics) and I was the [...][Continue Reading...]

It’s been a year since we launched the Right Start blog and to celebrate we’re searching for two more Right Start Moms to join our growing family! Right Start is committed to starting your baby off right – from the very beginning of your special journey. We’re excited to announce the search for two women that [...][Continue Reading...]

At the moment, I feel like my girls have a healthy attachment to me (they want me, then they don’t, then they do, then they don’t). I guess the title of this post should actually be: Are my kids getting too attached TO EACH OTHER? My girls are 17 months apart (technically, they’re actually about [...][Continue Reading...]

My dad was a great dad growing up. He was what I call a “Classic Dad.” He worked, he controlled the TV remote, he had his hobbies (still does… you should try and count his remote control flying airplanes or go check out the real-life race cars he built back in the day)… a true [...][Continue Reading...]

Ever been petrified as a parent but had to act brave for your kids? This was me last week. Yet another notch in the ‘growing up’ phase of my life, I guess. With my husband traveling, it was a me-and-my-gals type of week with no ‘Hubby can you help me for a moment?’ moments. (Yes, [...][Continue Reading...]